Pritzker defends 57% toll hike approved by board he appointed
Pritzker defends 57% toll hike approved by board he appointed
The governor also tried to distance himself from the increases by pointing to the board — which he appointed.
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Illinois Tollway board approves largest passenger toll hike in Illinois history
Illinois Tollway board approves largest passenger toll hike in Illinois history
The sign-off from Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s board came despite overwhelming online comment opposition.
A look at bond referendums for voters in four school districts
A look at bond referendums for voters in four school districts
Voters in school districts in St. Charles, Algonquin, Oswego and downstate Mahomet-Seymour will decide whether to approve borrowing for facility improvements.
76% of online comments oppose proposed toll hikes
76% of online comments oppose proposed toll hikes
The Illinois Tollway board is slated to vote on the proposal this week.
As Madden NFL 27 launches, featuring the Bears’ Caleb Williams, what’s next for Soldier Field?
As Madden NFL 27 launches, featuring the Bears’ Caleb Williams, what’s next for Soldier Field?
The video game series has the Bears QB on the cover, a first for the team.
High taxes vs. low taxes: Which states are winning the population war?
High taxes vs. low taxes: Which states are winning the population war?
Illinois families say curbing high taxes is a top issue, and the state is losing loads of residents.
83% of online commenters oppose proposed toll hikes
83% of online commenters oppose proposed toll hikes
The Illinois Tollway board could vote as soon as next week on a proposal that would include the largest passenger toll increase in state history.
Northwestern’s new Ryan Field enjoys the school’s 1855 exemption from property taxes
Northwestern’s new Ryan Field enjoys the school’s 1855 exemption from property taxes
Several aldermen recently made an initial attempt at getting around the school’s big exemption, but it didn’t advance.
Illinois’ back-to-school sales tax break provides relief for 10 days
Illinois’ back-to-school sales tax break provides relief for 10 days
The state will slash its sales tax for 10 days this month.
Chicago charges a 10.25% tax to stream a Cubs game
Chicago charges a 10.25% tax to stream a Cubs game
The city raised the streaming tax last year and maintains a 9% amusement tax on tickets.
Johnson’s relocation fee threatens affordable rentals
Johnson’s relocation fee threatens affordable rentals
A proposed ordinance would force landlords to pay tenants thousands to end a lease. The mandate risks higher rents and fewer affordable units.
Almost 40% of lawmakers who passed Pritzker’s automatic gas tax hikes no longer in office
Almost 40% of lawmakers who passed Pritzker’s automatic gas tax hikes no longer in office
Of the 131 who voted for the increases in 2019, 51 aren’t in the General Assembly today.